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Christmas 2025, 2026 and 2027 in Syria

Christmas in Syria is celebrated with a public holiday every 25 December, as it is in a majority of countries around the world. This Christian festivity commemorates the birth of Jesus, and is part of a 22-28 day season in the Christian calendar known as Advent.

In 2025, Christmas falls on Thursday 25 December. The holiday will be on Friday 25 December in 2026.

YearDateDayHoliday
202525 DecThuChristmas Day
202625 DecFriChristmas Day
202725 DecSatChristmas Day
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

While a Muslim-majority nation, a surprisingly high 10 percent of Syrians are Christians who celebrate Christ’s birth each year. Many of them are Eastern Orthodox, however, and observe Christmas on 6 January instead of on 25 December.

On 6 December, many churches in Syria hold a special service for Saint Nicholas Thaumaturgus, a character strikingly similar to “Old Saint Nick”. Then, they may fast from meat in the days leading up to Christmas Day.

Finally, note that on Christmas Eve, which is 5 January to many Syrians, the Wise men’s smallest camel is said to bring children presents.

Previous Years

YearDateDayHoliday
202425 DecWedChristmas Day
202325 DecMonChristmas Day